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Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


DBMF 10.00%BSV 7.40%VTIP 7.40%VBTIX 7.30%SPAXX 6.80%JMSIX 5.80%3 positions 3.80%GLDM 10.00%VTWAX 8.30%DODGX 5.00%4 positions 8.20%QDSNX 10.00%VWELX 5.00%MALOX 5.00%AlternativesAlternativesBondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquityMulti-AssetMulti-Asset

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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The earliest data available for this chart is May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of SPAXX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10
-0.16%-1.86%2.27%5.74%15.78%11.88%
VTWAX
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.06%-2.99%-0.86%1.64%21.46%17.17%9.40%
VWELX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares
0.54%-2.74%-2.83%0.05%14.29%12.85%7.69%9.38%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.11%-0.87%6.26%13.90%33.42%20.17%12.59%10.36%
MALOX
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund
0.90%-2.94%-1.32%1.48%17.23%11.83%4.89%7.77%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
0.16%-3.69%-1.33%0.36%12.71%13.72%9.86%12.36%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.16%-2.44%12.35%13.88%13.89%11.70%8.35%12.30%
DODGX
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I
0.25%-3.79%-1.41%0.98%7.46%14.05%9.43%12.58%
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
0.00%-1.53%-0.28%0.30%3.78%3.52%0.20%1.61%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
0.08%-0.44%0.23%1.22%4.20%4.23%1.70%1.98%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Mar 2024 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.92%2.93%-3.76%0.32%2.27%
20252.38%0.85%0.27%0.64%1.50%1.99%0.02%2.17%2.90%1.37%1.27%0.93%17.51%
20240.51%1.51%3.20%-0.45%1.74%0.60%1.31%0.90%1.60%-1.10%1.40%-1.57%9.99%
20232.86%-1.71%0.72%0.88%-1.09%2.02%1.48%-0.73%-0.98%-0.32%2.90%2.08%8.28%
2022-0.92%0.16%0.89%-1.29%0.49%-2.89%1.47%-1.53%-3.31%2.32%3.01%-0.87%-2.65%
20210.33%-0.79%0.72%0.32%-1.62%1.88%-1.37%2.15%1.56%

Benchmark Metrics

Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 has an annualized alpha of 4.58%, beta of 0.27, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (35.91%) than losses (26.19%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.58% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.27 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
4.58%
Beta
0.27
0.62
Upside Capture
35.91%
Downside Capture
26.19%

Expense Ratio

Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 Risk / Return Rank: 8989
Overall Rank
Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9292
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 Sortino Ratio Rank: 9393
Sortino Ratio Rank
Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 Omega Ratio Rank: 9595
Omega Ratio Rank
Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 Martin Ratio Rank: 8282
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.18

0.88

+1.30

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.96

1.37

+1.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.46

1.21

+0.25

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.08

1.39

+1.69

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.45

6.43

+6.01


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VTWAX
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
701.331.921.291.938.84
VWELX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares
661.251.831.281.898.42
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
902.112.791.443.0412.35
MALOX
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund
801.612.311.322.189.32
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
430.841.281.191.245.41
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
400.891.341.191.093.69
DODGX
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I
150.510.801.120.672.79
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
310.851.241.151.464.10
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
912.113.371.423.2112.06

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.18
  • All Time: 1.30

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.68, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 provided a 4.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.22%4.37%3.74%3.54%4.18%4.00%2.56%3.27%2.38%1.85%1.25%1.59%
VTWAX
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.78%1.80%1.92%2.06%2.17%1.79%1.64%2.28%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VWELX
Vanguard Wellington Fund Investor Shares
11.86%11.46%10.76%6.01%8.19%8.64%7.77%4.67%9.49%5.82%4.44%7.03%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.61%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%
MALOX
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund
9.34%9.22%7.68%1.54%6.01%10.32%10.15%5.68%5.50%4.81%2.10%9.86%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.60%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
DODGX
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund Class I
9.86%9.86%8.20%3.76%5.47%3.22%6.74%10.23%9.69%6.78%6.26%5.36%
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
3.62%3.88%3.69%3.12%2.61%1.81%2.41%2.75%2.58%2.56%2.54%2.84%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
3.93%3.83%3.38%2.46%1.50%1.45%1.79%2.29%1.99%1.65%1.48%1.40%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 was 7.57%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 177 trading sessions.

The current Retirement Target Alt-10 Gld-10 AltDiv-10 drawdown is 3.53%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-7.57%Mar 28, 2022131Sep 30, 2022177Jun 15, 2023308
-5.16%Mar 2, 202619Mar 26, 2026
-4.78%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202513Apr 28, 202548
-3.49%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202414Aug 23, 202428
-2.73%Aug 1, 202346Oct 4, 202333Nov 20, 202379

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 21 assets, with an effective number of assets of 14.06, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkSPAXXJAAAQDSNXAQMNXDBMFFTGCICSHGLDMVTIPIEFVBTIXBSVJMSIXSCHDDODGXVIGVYMIVXUSVTWAXVWELXMALOXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.130.13-0.050.120.210.100.100.140.070.120.120.270.710.830.900.680.760.960.960.890.77
SPAXX0.001.000.01-0.02-0.02-0.03-0.050.04-0.000.050.030.130.060.210.050.020.03-0.05-0.04-0.010.00-0.010.03
JAAA0.130.011.000.07-0.02-0.000.040.180.030.030.010.020.040.060.120.120.150.120.110.130.140.120.12
QDSNX0.13-0.020.071.000.530.380.30-0.100.080.04-0.11-0.11-0.12-0.100.150.200.140.280.190.160.140.170.34
AQMNX-0.05-0.02-0.020.531.000.530.07-0.25-0.05-0.24-0.45-0.45-0.42-0.34-0.13-0.06-0.10-0.05-0.07-0.06-0.12-0.070.03
DBMF0.12-0.03-0.000.380.531.000.23-0.230.07-0.17-0.37-0.36-0.34-0.300.050.110.090.100.100.120.050.090.29
FTGC0.21-0.050.040.300.070.231.00-0.030.400.24-0.06-0.06-0.020.040.250.250.180.360.320.260.200.280.44
ICSH0.100.040.18-0.10-0.25-0.23-0.031.000.210.390.470.480.550.430.100.090.120.150.170.130.170.190.20
GLDM0.10-0.000.030.08-0.050.070.400.211.000.380.320.310.360.300.120.090.120.340.330.190.180.290.55
VTIP0.140.050.030.04-0.24-0.170.240.390.381.000.610.590.680.570.180.130.170.200.190.170.250.260.36
IEF0.070.030.01-0.11-0.45-0.37-0.060.470.320.611.000.960.890.650.070.020.110.120.130.100.240.200.24
VBTIX0.120.130.02-0.11-0.45-0.36-0.060.480.310.590.961.000.860.710.120.060.160.150.170.140.290.240.28
BSV0.120.060.04-0.12-0.42-0.34-0.020.550.360.680.890.861.000.720.130.080.160.190.200.160.270.270.30
JMSIX0.270.210.06-0.10-0.34-0.300.040.430.300.570.650.710.721.000.260.250.280.320.350.320.380.410.41
SCHD0.710.050.120.15-0.130.050.250.100.120.180.070.120.130.261.000.860.850.680.650.730.690.670.68
DODGX0.830.020.120.20-0.060.110.250.090.090.130.020.060.080.250.861.000.860.750.750.850.790.780.75
VIG0.900.030.150.14-0.100.090.180.120.120.170.110.160.160.280.850.861.000.690.730.880.890.820.76
VYMI0.68-0.050.120.28-0.050.100.360.150.340.200.120.150.190.320.680.750.691.000.950.820.700.820.83
VXUS0.76-0.040.110.19-0.070.100.320.170.330.190.130.170.200.350.650.750.730.951.000.900.780.890.84
VTWAX0.96-0.010.130.16-0.060.120.260.130.190.170.100.140.160.320.730.850.880.820.901.000.940.950.84
VWELX0.960.000.140.14-0.120.050.200.170.180.250.240.290.270.380.690.790.890.700.780.941.000.900.80
MALOX0.89-0.010.120.17-0.070.090.280.190.290.260.200.240.270.410.670.780.820.820.890.950.901.000.87
Portfolio0.770.030.120.340.030.290.440.200.550.360.240.280.300.410.680.750.760.830.840.840.800.871.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021